First on the First 5K
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OhioHealth First On The First 5K
The OhioHealth First On The First 5K is a New Year’s Day 5K Run/Walk held on January 1, 2027 at Otterbein University, 180 Center St., Westerville, Ohio 43081. The course starts and finishes near the Clements Center and is organized by M3S Sports.
Participants receive an official unisex technical event shirt, an official finisher's medal, an official race bib, and free race photos courtesy of OhioHealth. A post-race party with Yabo’s Tacos follows the finish.
Registration fees are tiered: $40 through November 5, $45 through December 10, and $50 through Race Day. A group discount is available: register three people and save $15 total by entering promo code 2027SAVE15 at checkout. Packet pickup for registrants who pick up before race day is at Fleet Feet Sports Lewis Center, 1270 E. Powell Rd., Lewis Center, Ohio 43035, on Wednesday, Dec. 30 from 11am-7pm and Thursday, Dec. 31 from 11am-5pm. A friend or family member may pick up a packet for a registrant.
Event policies include a no refund policy, bib transfers allowed for $15 each, strollers allowed, and no pets allowed except service animals trained to aid a person with a disability. Photo and result archives are available for previous years including 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2014. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
